AUDITIONS!!Wednesday, Dec 19 @ 7:30pm

Auditions will be held Wednesday, Dec 19th beginning at 7:30pm. Please bring a head-shot and resume, along with sheet music in the proper key. We encourage you to sing a song from the show or a selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance. Please call 909-429-7469 for an audition appointment or email info@centerstagefontana.com. In-person audition attendees will be given priority casting consideration.

ABOUT THE SHOWTHE WIZ: A glorious, soulful, musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” set in the context of African-American culture. With an infectious, funky musical score and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, THE WIZ brought renewed relevance to a timeless classic. The 1975 Broadway production was like nothing Broadway had ever seen, and ultimately won seven Tony Awards and five Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score. With a dazzling mix of rock, gospel, and soul music, this modern adaptation of Dorothy’s adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly musical and continues to this day to be one of the most popular Broadway shows ever!

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:Please bring a Head-shot and resume and sheet music in the proper key. We encourage you to sing a song from the show or a selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance

Call 909-429-7469 for an audition appointment or email info@centerstagefontana.com.

​In-person audition attendees will be given priority casting consideration.​​COMPENSATION & UNION CONTRACT DETAILS:All performers will be paid a minimum stipend of $600 and cast may receive additional compensation dependent upon role. Stipend is for all rehearsals and performances.

THE WIZ

Produced by Todd & Jennifer VigilettiMusical Direction by Nathaniel Brown

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

AUNT EM: Female, 30's - 50's (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-C5) - Dorothy's Aunt. Life has not been easy for her and promises little else. Harsh towards Dorothy at times, but acts out of love.

DOROTHY: Female, 16-30 (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-B5) - Bright eyed and alive as can be. Would rather remain a child as long as possible instead of accempting the responsibilities of adulthood.

UNCLE HENRY: Male, 30's - 50's (Range: Non-Singing) - Dorothy's Uncle. Physically run down from years of hard work on the farm. Often acts as the voice of reason towards Aunt Em.

ADDAPERLE: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5) - Good Witch of the North. Has magic powers she refers to as "doing tricks." Her magic abilities don't always pan out as well as she would like them to.

SCARECROW: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, D3-A4) - Tired of being a scarecrow and the prospect of not going anywhere. Embarks on the journey to see The Wiz in hopes he can provide a brain.

TIN MAN: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Baritone, E3-A4) - Human at one time. Lost all his limbs to a cursed axe. Joins in the journey in hopes the Wiz will provide him a heart because "it isn't enough to be good looking."

LION: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Baritone, G2-Bb4) - Travels around the jungle scaring people, but has "a yellow streak a mile wide." Coward state stems from deeper mother issues and gets regular counseling from an owl. Joins in the journey to see the wiz to gain some courage.

GATEKEEPER: Male, Age Flexible (may play additional roles) - Guards the gate to the Emerald City.

THE WIZ: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, C3-A4) - All powerful leader over the land of Oz. Hides his true nature behind the façade of a temperamental leader. His true identity is an enigma.

EVILLENE: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Alto, Bb3-Db5) - Wicked Witch of the West. Low-down evil. Not a kind bone in her body nor kind thought in her rotten mind.